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times, we're told that we can strike it big if
we join an opportunity early:
How
many times have you received email inviting you
to join a brand-new opportunity -- one that's
"sure" to be a success?
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* We can be one of the first to
promote this opportunity
in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or your local area. The
market isn't yet saturated with others promoting the
same thing, and we can "brand" potential customers
with our affiliate or distributor link.
* We can refer others to the program,
build a large
"downline" (before they join under someone
else's
referral), and earn a percentage of the sales they
produce. This is sometimes touted as being an easy
way to make more money with no extra work.
New opportunities can certainly
have a special allure.
However, not all of them will be successful - you could
be joining the next big loser. Promoting something early
runs the risk of promoting something that's going to
be
a waste of your time and effort. Worse, it could trigger
the question of your credibility if you endorse the
wrong product.
12website has been in the internet
business since 1996.
We can only be successful when our customers are successful.
Before you join the "next
big opportunity", consider:
* When was the product released?
This is important
because it gives you an idea of how much time it's
been "tested". For instance, a piece of software
should be tested extensively on a variety of different
computer systems before you can say it really "works".
Or "The Foolproof Guide to House training Your
Puppy
In 10 Days" needs time to be put into practice.
Over time, more information will
become available
about what customers like and dislike about the
product.
* How do -you- like the product?
If you're going to
endorse a product, make sure it's worthy of your
recommendation. First-hand knowledge of the product
will also help you in your promotional efforts since
you'll be able to tell people some of its uses and
benefits.
* What attitude does the company
have towards customer
service? Regardless of how great the sales copy is,
or how high the conversion rate, if customer service
is sub-par, there will be a higher-than-normal
percentage of disgruntled customers and a higher
rate of returns and chargebacks. Those come directly
back out of your commissions! You also don't want to
tarnish your reputation by associating yourself with
a company that treats its customers poorly.
* What incentives does the opportunity
offer if you join?
What percentage are you offered on sales made by your
sub-affiliates or down line? Do you also earn a
commission on back-end sales? Will you continue to
receive recurring commissions for subscription-based
products and services? Do you also receive back-end
and recurring commissions from sales made by your
sub-affiliates or down line?
Keep in mind that the simple act
of recruiting others
isn't necessarily a sure way to higher profits. It's
not so important *how many* people you refer; what
matters more is how many GOOD people you refer. It's
more beneficial to recruit one super-affiliate that
steadily produces sales, then to recruit 1000 people
who never earn a single thin dime.
* How does the company track sales
and commissions, and
when do you get paid? Are there minimum commissions
required before they cut you a cheque? Do they require
you to earn a certain number of direct sales in a
given time period before they'll pay you for both
your own commissions and those due to you through
your referrals?
* Is there a good record of payment
to affiliates? All
too often we hear about the next great opportunity
where people join in swarms. They market aggressively
and some even make a decent amount of money -- in
theory. Weeks, then months, drag by when the promised
payment never materializes. It's a waste of your time
and effort to promote an opportunity that doesn't pay
out -- not to mention the blow to your credibility if
the people you refer also don't get paid. Look for an
opportunity that has a solid history of making payments
accurately and on time.
The "fast profits" mentality
of the internet encourages
people to want to join a new opportunity early so that
they don't miss out on the "next big thing".
But sitting
back and carefully evaluating an opportunity before
jumping on the bandwagon gives you the chance to see
how things initially play out. Good opportunities don't
disappear overnight; they'll still be available tomorrow,
next week, or next month.
At 12website we have not
heard of all the internet scams
- just most of them.
Let us advise you. Contact
12website
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